Are you a passionate truck owner? Then you probably belong to that category of sincere drivers who are looking for means for their vehicles to be able to operate with high efficiency. Since these vehicles perform numerous functions, such as freight transport, cargo shifting, and various other logistics operations, you need to ensure that they receive the best repair services.

Vehicle status

You must make a careful decision when selecting a reliable service provider for truck engine repair. The right tips will help you plan the entire project.

• Some options

If your vehicle is performing poorly, you may need to start thinking about two things. Some components may be repaired or replaced. Your decision will be based primarily on the condition of the vehicle.. If your vehicle has problems with the transmission system, those problems can be fixed by repairing the truck’s engine.

• Identification of problems

Failure on the part of the motors requires replacement services. So, in the initial phase, you need to identify the problem and then look for solutions. You may want to consider the following tips regarding the maintenance of high-performance vehicles.

Consult the manufacturer’s suggestions.

An important aspect of vehicle maintenance is the oil change. You should refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations while changing the fuel. Vehicle highway performance is significantly improved by changing fuel at regular intervals.

Take steps to lower the internal temperature

You should prevent the interior temperature of the vehicle from unnecessarily spiking with the help of coolants. The circulating coolant helps keep the engine cool. Without coolant, the engine would overheat, leading to engine breakdown and failure. The coolant system should be inspected at regular intervals to ensure protection against corrosion.

Transmission system

To ensure the long life of your vehicle, the transmission system should be inspected at regular intervals. Various procedures are performed for the inspection of your transmission system. You need to make sure that the liquid flows properly and does not have any unpleasant odors or discoloration. The light red liquid is an indicator of the good condition of the engine. Any deviation indicates internal wear and will require a detailed inspection.

Engine oil additives

Oil additives are essential to reduce friction and help prevent engine wear. Fuel efficiency is greatly improved and smoother transport is guaranteed. It causes a significant reduction in maintenance costs because these additives can increase the operating effectiveness of the vehicle.

Follow the manual

Follow the instructions specified in the manufacturer’s manual. The service documents have guidelines to help you get regular maintenance work done the right way. You must be in close contact with a reliable service provider. They will provide helpful suggestions and make sure the bleaching is adequate. The light red liquid is an indicator of the good condition of the engine. Any deviation indicates internal wear and will require a detailed inspection.

When it comes to buying something online, we tend to focus more naturally on a singular aspect of the product or service that we want. There is so much information to absorb while browsing the sites that it is almost impossible to take everything into account. This is very true in the travel industry, which happens to be the second largest online marketplace (I’m sure you can guess which one is the first) and the one thing most customers tend to focus on is that magical of all numbers. : price.

Of course, this is to be expected. After all, we can only afford what is in our budget. However, the first order of business should always be to understand the requirements of our vacation, in this case, car rental. Before looking at pricing, you need to have a solid idea of ​​how many people you need to accommodate, the number of days you will be staying, whether or not you can drive a manual shift, and the venues you are picking up and dropping off. at. As long as you have those things locked in, you can safely move on to comparative shopping.

While it is true that 91% of travelers at least research or buy their trips online (source: Nielsen NetRatings – independent EyeforTravel study), it is always best to have some human contact before making that important decision. In fact, if it’s difficult to get at least one personalized email response within 24 hours of contacting a travel company, you can almost guarantee that your customer service will put you on the back burner in case you have a problem. Before setting a price, make sure any future dealings with the company you choose are satisfactory, or you will end up paying much more than that number on the screen.

The time-honored tradition these days is “added extras,” also known as local taxes, hidden fees, or much more malicious expressions, depending on who you talk to. Some companies only quote you a “base rate.” Some companies will tell you that their price is “all inclusive”. Sometimes this is true, other times the opposite is true. As long as the company is honest when transmitting this information, it should not be an impediment, as it is sometimes not under their control. Make sure to always read the terms and conditions and if you are still not comfortable, call or email the company and ask if there are any other charges that can be expected upon arrival. Note that I say “charges” and not “fees” or “costs”. The basis for this is that, in most cases, a security deposit for gas and key will be withheld, as well as a deductible for insurance purposes. The things that should or should not be included are:

Value Added Tax: Like state sales tax, all countries in Europe have a different tax structure. This can be as low as 7.6% (Switzerland) to 25% or more (Scandinavia) and is generally non-refundable, as it is in goods, as car rental is considered a service.

Insurance – While rental companies envision new types of insurance every day, the main ones are typically collision and theft (these two are sometimes covered by credit cards – more on that in later articles), liability, accident insurance personal (like health insurance) and personal effects coverage (covers your belongings inside the vehicle).

Mileage: Only luxury vehicles and SUVs should have limited mileage. Be wary of any company that doesn’t have unlimited mileage on regular sedan and truck vehicles, even pickup trucks.

Local taxes: These typically include premium location surcharges (especially airports and train stations), road taxes, additional drivers, green surcharges, and more. Like insurance, these are called differently each day.

Once inclusions have been accounted for, request a free quote in writing. If you can’t get a free quote in writing, the company will likely end up billing you for something you don’t know about. If the company has a website where the quotes are stored, print it from your browser. Make sure it has a tracking number so you can open it when you need it. Also make sure you know the difference between a tracking number and a confirmation number. One has a fare quote, one has a real vehicle.

In general, you can get the lowest price from one consolidator, which deals with multiple providers. They have contracted wholesale rates and generally carry more weight when confirming special requests, such as hotel deliveries, extra equipment, and after-hours pickups. It helps if they have a “best rate” policy. The best companies will offer to beat any rate they can find as long as it has the same parameters and inclusions. Always ask if they have discounts for memberships like AAA, AARP, etc. Ask your friends who have used the company if they know of any discount codes. You never know what will lower the price in the long run.

In short, always remember that price should not be the first thing you look at. Make sure the company is reputable, easy to contact by phone and email, have the criteria you need available, and then worry about the price. It may seem like a lot of work, but in the end you will be glad you made the right decision.

Ute. What is? Well, first, Ute is short for utility cutoff. Basically it is a car in the front and a truck in the rear. Apart from a few models in the United States, these vehicles have only been produced and driven in Australia.

In the early 1900s, the first trucks were open cabs along with an open bed. This first truck was like a rectangular ship on wheels. Banks at the time lent money to farmers for trucks, but not for cars with a roof. On rainy days, the farmer and his family got wet. In a famous letter from a Victorian farmer’s wife to Ford of Australia, he expressed his need for a “vehicle that can take the family to church on Sunday and the pigs to market on Monday.” Since automobiles were a luxury item for the wealthy, the farmer’s wife wanted a vehicle “for the rest of us.” Thus was born the Ute.

In Australia and the United States, cars like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes are part of the dress code for bankers, directors, salespeople, and all kinds of top managers. The Ute continues to be the vehicle for the rest of us. From the late 1950s to the late 1980s, Utes were produced in the United States. The Camino was built in the United States from 1959 to 1987 and the Ford Ranchero from 1957 to 1979. Although the Ute is no longer available to Americans, they are still very popular in Australia. From street machines to off-road rally cars, owners customize, race and display their Utes. The popularity of the Ute for “all men” in Australia is very similar to the popularity of the Mustang in the United States.

New utes are still being manufactured in Australia. Holden, a car producer in Australia, makes a Ute named Maloo, who happens to be Aboriginal for “thunder”. Ford of Australia still produces the Falcon, which also comes in a Ute version. Toyota of Australia also makes a new Ute called TRD HiLux. These vehicles have the front and cab of a sports sedan and the rear of a station wagon. The Ute is the best of both worlds.

When you think of a pickup truck, you may think of slowing down from 0 to 60 times and most of the time it’s not that much fun on the road. That is not true for Ute. Think of the Ute not as a “utility” but as a “sports truck.” The Holden Maloo R8 has over 400 horsepower and will go from 0 to 60 in about 5 seconds. The Ford Falcon XR8 Ute makes about 350 horsepower and 0-60 in about 7 seconds. Instead of comparing the Ute to a pickup, try comparing it to a muscle car.

For one of its 2010 models, GM planned to introduce a Ute version of the Pontiac G8 for Americans. Unfortunately, GM went bankrupt and, through a series of reforms, Pontiac was phased out along with plans for an American sports truck. Perhaps there is hope for a new El Camino in the years to come. I emailed GM regarding my interest in the Ute and asking about an American sports truck. In the response I received from the email to GM, the marketing representative told me that decisions regarding vehicles depend on the market. With more interest in these vehicles in the United States, we could have ours. We already love our trucks and we love our cars, I think America is ready for the two to come together. Why not America?

To learn more about Ute and what it can do, watch this video from the BBC’s Top Gear show. Start watching in 4 minutes just for Maloo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07qAY6eyMOM

Hot Rods and Rock n ‘Roll are two of the greatest and best inventions of the 20th century. They seem to be welded together like two sides of the same coin! I guess since they were both invented by unruly American kids as self-expressive statements, they have to be magnetically linked together! But not all good music and cool cars are American. The British have given us a lot of both. In particular, I have always been attracted to the music of “Who”. Most people think of Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey when the group is mentioned. Me, I think back to the early days and the first drummer of The Who, Keith Moon. Now most people know that he was a bit of a wild man. What most people don’t know is that he was a car guy too. Not just anyone because neither! Keith Moon was driving a Ford T-bucket convertible! This is the story of Keith and his attractive anti-American hot rod.

So what is a T-cube? Well, the T-bucket roadster is a hot rod built from a Ford Model T production car (or aftermarket replicas of the Model T). That’s right, these wonderful hot rods are modified, custom, and custom versions of Henry’s series-produced car; became famous for being an affordable car for everyone that Mr. Ford made in any color you wanted, as long as that color was black!

But as I mentioned at the beginning, this article is about a specific guy and his specific car, so let me continue with the story as it was told to me. In the early days of The Who, not all of the music they recorded was original. Like most early bands, they covered other people’s material and gave it their unique touch. Well, someone thought it would be a good idea for The Who to cover a Jan and Dean song called “Bucket T.” This song has been covered by at least three bands that I know of. Frankly, as far as I’m concerned, the version of Who comes in last in terms of listening ability. Which just goes to show that not all creative ideas should see the light of day. As an added touch, to really ensure the meager success of this version, Keith had to put a rare twist on the lead vocal! Ringo Starr eat your heart!

I can only assume that Keith really took this shot in the lime light a bit seriously. He ended up deciding that he needed the car to accompany the song. In the manner of a true wild man, Moon found a finished car (built by legendary British hot rodder, Mickey Bray) and bought it to add to his existing vehicle stable. The only downside to the salve was that Keith was no longer in possession of a valid driver’s license due to bad boy antics on his part! Basically at the same time, Keith was also doing his own version of Sammy Hagar singing, “I can’t drive 55!” There you have it! This is how Moon got his T-shaped cube.

So what about the car? Like I said, this was a built car. Bray, who was a heavyweight on the British hot rod scene and later also a founder of the UK’s National Street Rod Association, originally built this fiberglass-bodied T-hub out of a small Daimler Hemi V8. I’ve seen “before” photos painted red with white stripes and a white rag on top. The car was renewed at some point. Its engine was swapped out for a 273 cubic inch Mopar grinder and then it was given a psychedelic paint job. It was in this finished state that the legendary drummer got hold of him. Oh yeah … yeah, it was right hand drive!

This story just goes to show that not all historically significant hot rods were built on American soil by good Yankee ingenuity. Truth be told, the T-cube building craze unfolded almost simultaneously in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia / New Zealand. Rockers from all sides of the “puddle” have been bitten into owning radical walks to complement their radical lifestyles.

Buying a new or used car requires doing your research first, you want to get the best vehicle for your money and when it comes to engine size and how much power is needed in your sport utility vehicle, it is good to know the difference between a 6 cylinder vs. 4 cylinders. Some things to consider when buying a car is to look at the many factors that determine the power, design, and fuel efficiency of the engine.

Year, make and model can affect the performance of different engines.

It is important to note that a 4 cylinder engine has four pistons and they are generally found in smaller cars, for example a Toyota Tacoma is a first generation compact pickup from 1995 to 2004 models, the two wheel drive Tacoma came with 2.4L and 2.7L four-cylinder engines, while 6-cylinder engines have six pistons and are generally found in most passenger cars, vans, and small trucks, such as those found in the truck’s V6 engine GMC produced in 1960 to 1978 in the Chevrolet 250 cid inline 6. Theoretically, more pistons would equal more horsepower.

Is a 6-cylinder V6 better than a 4-cylinder engine?

The inline 6 engine has been replaced by the V6 engine due to its compact size and high performance engine, which is why it is the best choice if you are looking for a high power engine while maintaining great fuel economy for your SUV. Straight-line or in-line 4-cylinder is standard on most vehicles and is considered an economical engine. Its lower emissions and fuel efficiency make it the engine of choice for those who care about their impact on the environment. So determining which engine is better will depend on what you are looking for in the next car you buy, although more cylinders equals more power when comparing different engines.

Advances in technology for modern 4 cylinders

Many had thought that 4 cylinders lacked acceleration, this is changing with Japanese automakers building high-performance SUVs, such as in the Toyota sports utility, where you have the option to buy the Highlander, Rav4, and the new Toyota. The 2010 4runner has a 2.7 liter four cylinder engine that produces 157 horsepower, the only difference between a modern 4 cylinder compared to a V6 is the cost, due to the advancement in performance over the last decade.

I can’t recall a time when I didn’t recall seeing a Jeep Cherokee on the road. They seem to have been around since the SUV was created. The truth is, they didn’t hit the road until 1974. The Cherokee was considered a downsized version of the Jeep Wagoneer. The two vehicles were remarkably similar. The Cherokee was the sportier of the two. They shared more of the same features as the Wagoneer, including engine selections and dimensions. The main difference between the two was that the Cherokee was less expensive. In 1974, the Cherokee was only available in two doors. The two doors featured the same wheelbase and length as the Wagoneer. The four-door didn’t join the line until 1977.

In 1984, most of the cars made in America were downsized to meet the needs of their customers. The Cherokee was no different. The Jeep Cherokee that was released in 1984 shared nothing with its predecessor, except for the name. The vehicle had a shorter wheelbase. The wheelbase was just over 7 inches shorter than older models. The overall length was also 21 inches shorter. The Cherokee was also a much lighter vehicle. The Cherokee weighed around 3,100 pounds, which is more than 1,000 pounds less. Being lighter, the vehicle saved more fuel and was easier to maneuver on and off the road. The lighter jeep Cherokees were well received by the general public. This propelled Jeep to the leading place in the four-wheel drive market.

In 1985, the Lardo was added to the Jeep Cherokee family. The Laredow is a stylish version of the Cherokee. The vehicle included improvements; like the plush interior, the alloy wheels and the chrome grille treatment. The same year additional revisions were made to the Cherokee. They included front head restraints and passenger assistance handles. Two-wheel drive versions were added for those consumers who did not need the capabilities of a four-wheel drive. Additional options were also included; like, keyless entry and four-cylinder turbodiesel engines from Renault.

In 1986, two crucial hardware upgrades were added. They redesigned the powerful four-cylinder engine and replaced the fuel-injected carburetor. By 1987, serious power had become an option. Now they had a six-cylinder engine. 2000 was the last year that substantial changes were made to the Jeep Cherokee. They refined the vehicle and introduced the Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee had a revamped engine, which ran quieter and cleaner.

One of the main causes of a car stalling with the A / C on is a seized compressor. If there is screeching, smoke, stagnation, and hot air comes out of the vents every time the air conditioner is turned on, it is a good assumption that the compressor has locked out. If there is only one belt squeaking but the car won’t stop and the air conditioner cools down, the belt or tensioner is most likely worn out. The most likely cause of a car not idling high enough and sometimes stalling with the A / C on without any of the other issues mentioned may be an IAC (Idle Air Control) engine.

* Please note that the compressor may be hot to the touch when you check it.

How to check for a blocked or stuck compressor

1. Try rotating the clutch plate (at the compressor end).
2. Using a bushing on the nut that holds the clutch plate, see if it can be turned.
3. Look for signs of overheating of the clutch disc; discoloration.

If the belt is loose, it may be due to a worn serpentine belt tensioner, but this alone will not cause the car to stop. A stuck IAC motor can cause the car to stall. Generally, an IAC motor generates carbon build-up that can cause it to stall. If the idle speed does not increase when the air conditioning is turned on, the engine may stall. Many times if this is the problem, the IAC engine can be removed from the throttle body and cleaned with a brush and spray fuel injector and then reinstalled.

 

When consumers buy a car, they generally don’t consider whether the type of car they buy will affect their insurance rates. The type of car you buy really influences whether you pay a high or low premium. If you are looking to purchase a reasonably priced insurance policy on your new car, it is important to know which cars have the best rates.

The nonprofit public service organization, The Highway Loss Data Institute, (HLDI) is a group that tests vehicles for the insurance industry to find out which cars are high risk. By high risk, they mean cars that are more likely to be stolen, involved in an accident as a result of a collision, and have a large number of injury claims filed. When assessing the risk of theft, the organization will consider things like the number of doors a car has and the color of the car.

The HLDI has found that “four-door cars are 93% less likely to have a theft-related claim than two-door cars of the same make and model.” Additionally, a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) found that “the cars that have the fewest claims filed for theft include the Buick LeSabre, the Volvo V70 Station Wagon and the Mercury Grand Marquis.”

According to HLDI, the lowest injury claims filed are large vehicles such as large cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles (SUVs). Many auto retailers report that the following cars are the least expensive to insure:

– Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr car
– Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV
– Saturn L300 1 4dr sedan
– Volvo S40 4dr sedan
– Saab 38600 Linear 2.3t 4dr SportWagon
– Buick Century Special Edition 4dr sedan
– Minivan GMC Safari SLE AWD 3dr
– Dodge Caravan SE 4dr Minivan
– Saturn ION 1 4dr sedan
– Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe

Vehicles that are among the least expensive for collision claims include:

– GMC Safari 4-wheel drive
– GMC Yukon XL 1500 4 wheel drive
– Ford Excursion 2 wheel drive
– GMC 2500

Vehicle models with some of the least expensive injury claims include:

– GMC Sierra 2500 2 and 4 wheel drive
– Chevrolet Silverado
– GMC Yukon XL 1500 4-wheel drive
– 2-wheel Chevy Tahoe

Some of the ‘Top Safety Pick Cars of 2009’ published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety include:

– Big cars: Acura RL, Audi A6, Cadillac CTS, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Genesis

– 4-door models built after 08/11, Lincoln MKS, Mercury Sable, Toyota Avalon, Volvo S80

– Midsize cars: Acura TL, Acura TSX, Audi A3, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series 4-door models, Ford Fusion 2009-10 models with ESC (optional in 2009, standard in 2010)

– Honda Accord 4-Door Models, 2010 Lincoln MKZ Models, Subaru Legacy, Volkswagen CC

– Small cars: Honda Civic 4-door models (except Si) with optional ESC, Mitsubishi Lancer with optional ESC, Scion xB, – Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla with optional ESC, Volkswagen Rabbit 4-door models, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat

When determining insurance premiums, insurance companies will look at a car’s make, model, safety history, and theft rate. Knowing these statistics will help you choose the best car with the best insurance rate.

At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Apollo was ready to show its new direction with the Arrow concept. Yet here we are 19 months later, and the company’s first real product, the “Intensa Emozione” is nothing like that idea. That’s because they’ve done a lot to be able to push the design far beyond what the original Apollo chassis could handle.

After turning the Gumpert-based Apollo N into a functional track car by completely redesigning its innards, Norman came to the conclusion that the tubular chromoly space frame that Gumpert has designed was not something they could work with long-term. Then it was decided that they would switch to a naturally aspirated V 12 rather than a Sixth is v 8 biturbo as well.

Once they were done looking at the new blank sheet, Apollo moved on by simply teaming up with Paolo Garella, the engineer whose recent jobs include the Scuderica Cameron Clickenhaus career frame for the SCG 003. Based on what they have learned from Glickenhaus ‘In on the ürburgring program, Garella’s Manifattura Automobili Torino built an even tighter carbon fiber frame, happy to be freed from the packaging problems associated with forced induction motors, but still challenged by the styling team to adapt. both a Sixth is v doze and a 26.4 gallon fuel cell, all without compromising balance.

The result is a fully co2 chassis with a carbon monocoque, as well as carbon fiber front and rear subframes, plus crash structures that are seamlessly integrated into the exterior design. The platform weighs just 231 pounds, allowing the Apollo IE to claim a 2755-pound curb weight figure, with a 45/55 percent distribution to the front and rear.

The IE sits on a 106-inch wheelbase, with an overall length of 16.5 feet. It’s also nearly six feet wide at 6.5 feet, while its ride height can be hydraulically adjusted between 60 and 160mm. The standard road setting is usually 110mm. The adjustable shocks come from Bilstein, while the rest of the suspension is definitely a double wishbone setup with full pushrod and rocker arm architecture at both ends, along with flexible stabilizer bars.

For those tough days on the track, the IE also comes with a quick lift pneumatic system with four air intakes. Supporting the action are Apollo’s CO2 ceramic Brembo brakes with 6-piston calipers at the front and four-pistons at the rear, barely hidden behind the forged aluminum BBS rims.

Tuned to produce 780 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and 560 pound-feet of torque at 6,000 rpm, Apollo’s six. 3 V12 is a variety of the Ferrari F12 engine, with new software, as well as a custom intake and exhaust system developed by Autotecnica Motori in Italy. Throttle to 9000, while the tachometer goes to 11.

The V12 uses a paddle-operated 6-speed Hewland race gearbox. Meanwhile, Apollo may also be working on a dual-clutch automatic transmission for its future cars, like the next Arrow that will debut in 2019.

There’s also a 12-level traction control program, mainly because there are three driving modes to keep things tidy, but the lack of turbos in the blueblood V12 promises old-school thrills in a car that weighs 2,976 pounds. of downforce at 186 mph.

Yet despite most of the engineering, the Apollo IE’s most fascinating feature remains its exterior styling, which was the function of two guys in their twenties operating from home. Yes. This car was created in the living room of a 27-year-old young man.

Public transport and car sharing are generally considered a green mode of transport, compared to private vehicles, although for some people a better definition of green transport is one that does not involve non-renewable energy.

In fact, the scope of green transport cannot be limited solely to electric vehicles and hybrid cars. It may also include walking, biking, and other forms of human-powered transportation, green vehicles, solar energy transportation, wind energy transportation, hydropower transportation, electric transportation, and other forms of renewable energy transportation or alternative energy transportation. .

A transportation reform group called Transportation Alternatives has inspired a green transportation hierarchy that rewards low cost, space efficiency, and zero environmental impact from bicyclists and pedestrians. Trucks take precedence over personal cars due to limited curb parking and to eliminate double-parking problems. The green transportation hierarchy includes congestion pricing, the price of all street parking in Manhattan south of 96th Street, bridge and tunnel tolls, and parking policies that prioritize business needs over personal cars.

2008 has been a good year for green energy transport. It was in this year that many competitors came up with cars that competed with the distinctive Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle. These cars include the Ford Fusion, Mini-e, Audi A1 and Honda Insight, which made a good impression on car owners who also liked to live green. However, the green car that received the most praise was the Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt was built by General Motors with the goal of building an electric platform that can be implemented first in the Volt and then in cheaper cars. Many have commented on the irony of having a company that killed the electric car that is now building one to survive.

The key characteristics of a green car can also include being small and efficient. For compact green cars, Nissan’s Nuvu and robot-assisted Pivo 2 were launched. Meanwhile, Chrysler developed the GEM Peapod while Mitsubishi came up with the I-Miev.

Other green cars that aimed to combat global warming that were launched in 2008 include Mazda’s Kiyora, a car that cleans water, BMW’s hydrogen car that cleans the air as it passes through town, and the Eco -Elise of Lotus, an energy-efficient vehicle that was created with green materials.

Hungary also introduced its own efficient car, the Antro, which has a mileage of 150 miles per gallon. Volkswagen, on the other hand, launched a 235 mpg concept with the VW 1L. French Microjoule also hopes to produce an 8,923 mpg vehicle in the near future.

There are many other eco-friendly means of transportation on the market. Here are some basic green car tips to remember:

1. Before getting into your car, consider whether you could reach your destination by other means. Walking regularly can reduce the risk of heart problems and other diseases.

2. Identify your most common destinations and find out if you can get there by bus, train, bike, or on foot.

3. Commuting to work or school by public transportation, walking or cycling once a week.

4. Investigate carpooling. By sharing with someone else, you could cut your driving costs in half.

5. When driving, remove any extra and unnecessary weight, such as roof bars or bike racks.

6. Use the air conditioner with care, as this increases fuel consumption by 15%.

7. Shift into a higher gear as soon as possible.

8. Accelerate and brake as slowly and smoothly as possible.

9. Drive at Slower Speeds – Driving 70 mph consumes 30% more fuel than driving 40-55 mph.

10. Have your car checked regularly – a poorly adjusted carburetor can waste up to 25% of fuel. Incorrect tire pressure can also increase fuel consumption.

11. Stop the engine for brief stops (more than one minute).